I need your prayers

For the past 6-8 months our family has gone thru the "hellfire". My youngest daughter left her family and started dating "Mr. MySpace" who was abusive- in every way. She escaped and came home in Dec. ( for 3 weeks0 until he called her and "needed her"- so she fled to him in the middle of the night. 2 weeks ago Thurs. she called from a phone booth in desperation- she had gotten away from him and begged us for help. We found out she'd tried to commit suicide and was talking about it again, and wanted to go to the Stress Center for help. She was hospitilized for 7 days and they found she has- panic/anxiety disorder;physcosis;major depression;agorophobia;and anexoria. They have her on 4 meds. (some 4 x a day) and she sees a Phy. & Therepist every week. Her diagnosis has answered some of the "whys" all of us have wondered. So far the meds. seem to be balancing her out. NOW- we find out she is 13 weeks pregnant! OMG- who's??? I am trying so hard to be understanding and supportive, yet I can't be "happy" about this~ and that is what she wants me/us to be. They have 4 boys they can't afford to take care of now- ages 18-13-12-6, and we are raising the 18 yr. old. Her ex has taken her back and thinks it "may" be his- which is an EXTREME possibility.They have nothing for another child except a cradle. My heart is just torn. I know it is an innocent child, and will love it as such, but part of my heart is feeling - disgust, anger,frustration,& sad. I am feeling no joy in this, and fighting depression myself- I have been going to see a Christian Councilor, feeling my feelings and crying out to God-"why???" I guess I'll never know why, but need help with the acceptance part of it. Please pray for all of us. We go to court the 29th for the Restraining Order and to see if charges will be filed against "him" for the abuse issues. Thank you my friends, (((hugs))) Ellen

Ellen, I am so sorry to hear of your situation! Please know that i will be thinking good thoughts and sending lots of hugs and prayers your way for both you and your family! I know that this all seems so overwhelming right now, but I am glad that she has reached out for help! You're right though, unfortunately, now, there is a new baby to think about- I will be keeping the baby in my thoughts and prayers as well! i know they say God only gives us what we can handle- and sometimes I think he thinks I am too strong, as do you all at this time- keep the faith and take good care of yourself and your depression! We love you- know that we are here for you and whatever you need please let us know, hugs, prayers, a shoulder to cry on, veny etc- OK? Are you able to visit us tonight at Sherri's? i hope so- but if not, I wish you the best and will be thinking of you- keep us posted! Love and HUGZ Dawn

Ellen, You and your family will be in my prayers, You sound like you have a strong faith in the Lord so im sure you know God is putting this little innocent baby in your family for a reason, perhaps because he knows you will love it reguardless of where it came from and give it all it will need in life. Thank God that a beautiful little child is coming out of what was a bad situation. I know you will make the best of what is handed to you. just keep the faith and know you have friends here you can come to. I have two grandchildren that i am almost 95% sure arent related to me but i would never tell them that and i will always love them as my own grandchildren, they cant help what their mother has done and they are completely innocent of the messes she has made of her own life. They are great and i just thank the Lord that i have them. I do wish you luck and hope that all turns out well, if your daughter stays on the meds and is able to keep the preditor away from her maybe it will all turn out for the best in the end. Hugs and Prayers, Carla

Oh Ellen, I'm sorry to hear about your predicament. Of course it would be hard to be really happy about her pregnancy, even if you will love this child. You will be in my prayers. I hope the therapy and meds help your daughter. Linda Vicory

Ellen: I am so sorry to hear about all the strife happening! I will pray that things make a turn for the better SOON. Keep your chin up. Remember, I am practically a stones throw away and would be happy to visit with you if you need to just get away or chat. Hang in there! Claudette

"Hello God!!" We know he wont add more to us than we can handle.. HE PROMISED!! 1 Corintians 10:13 but sometimes we just have to step back and say "Wow, do you have to have so much faith in me?" Ellen, I used to tell people I was so fat because it held my big heart.. but your tiny body is all heart and I know it breaks..but do know you are in my prayers and your entire family too. Lets pray for a little girl you can spoil rotten!! I know I just adore my 3 grandaughters after raising 2 sons.. the fun of dressin them up!! and we don't doubt for an instant your ability to love... You just don't have it in you NOT to.. Bless you and keep you and make HIS face to shine upon you and give you peace. Linda

Ellen, I finally was able to see the messages here from yesterday. Honey, you know I'm thinking of you every day. If you ever want to talk, I'm a phone call away... Sherri ps...Journal your feelings about this. It will help to get it down on paper. That's what I was thinking with the little journal. That's why I was looking in the aisle for journals at the store. Don't want you thinking that it was just the tea pot and tea cup.

you got them lady....but i do see some great things happening here, the fact it could be her husbands, and his wanting her back..she is home and out of the abuse...i can only imagine your feelings....guess just trying to look for some of the good out of this...and I know how hard that can be....even with all the good there is the worries of what is not good....HUGS....

Ellen, Please know that you are in my prayers. I have asked the Lord to grant you peace in the midst of this raging storm and wisdom to know how to respond to your daughter and any legal issues that may be coming. I have also asked for renewing strength for you and your family. The emotional roller coaster you are on is physically exhausting. I can so identify with your story. I have a daughter who lived on the streets of Chicago for almost a year. She too became pregnant and was in an abusive situation. It may sound cruel but thankfully she had a miscarriage. It appears you have a network of great friend here on this site. I hope you can draw strength and encouragement from their obvious love and support. I know I am new here to the site but if you need someone to talk to who has been there, done that, please email me and I will be glad to give you my phone number. Remember that even when things seem the darkest -- God is in control of ALL things. I will continue to pray for your and your family. Peg

Ellen Got you covered in prayer. We may never know what really causes problems such as these but we know one thing: God Can Fix It Papa Dan